Hickory's Smokehouse is coming to Thornaby (TS17) in time for the festive season!
Join Our Team as a General Manager
Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse. We are thrilled to have been recently crowned the ‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025 at The Publican Awards!
We offer a generous package of up to £51,000 per year, including Tip Jar and uncapped bonus!
About the Role
We’re looking for a passionate General Manager who can inspire and motivate a team with a strong focus on our guests. You’ll be responsible for upholding our culture and values, championing standards, and leading a team of over 100 to deliver an authentic, fresh-food-based BBQ menu in one of the busiest restaurants in town!
If you have experience in training and running flagship restaurants and are seeking your next big step in hospitality, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary up to £51,000 including Tip Jar and uncapped bonus
* Excellent training and progression opportunities through our award-winning Hickory’s Training Academy
* Qualification opportunities up to A-Level & Degree level
* Annual birthday reward meal for you and your friends
* Free BBQ on shift – team food and drinks
* Christmas Day off every year
* Paid occasions days off (e.g., wedding, child's first day at school)
* Team Player card with 25% discount for you and 5 friends (rising to 50% for loyal service)
* Road trips to the Southern States, Europe, and the UK, plus enrichment opportunities
* Wellbeing support and 24-hour access to our wellness programme
* Work-life balance initiatives monitored through our Red Zone
* Team social events and annual party
* Fundraising activities for Cash For Kids
* Referral scheme offering up to £500
If this sounds appealing or you'd like to learn more, click ‘apply’ now to become our next General Manager!
REF: INDSP GMMB
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